Word@Word 030 - Mark 3:11-12
Published: Fri, 12/21/07
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Read Mark 3:11-12 Whenever the evil spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, "You are the Son of God." But he gave them strict orders not to tell who he was. (NIV)
Although priests and politicians could not work out who Jesus was - evil spirits had no such problem. These fallen angels still knew that ultimate power was not in their hands or Satan's: the arrival of Jesus announced that their days of evil were numbered.
If Jesus had just been a prophet or teacher, the demons would be unmoved. Instead, they were distinctly agitated. They could plainly see that Jesus had the full authority of God. Even so, they taunted Him (as Satan did in the wilderness) right up to the Cross - although they had no idea that He would rise again to defeat them finally.
However, the powerful word of Jesus was enough to silence the mocking voices. It was just raw authority. God had spoken, and there was nothing more to say.
Even today, such unexpected things come out of people's mouths that we say, "What's got into them?" The answer should be obvious. It is Jesus alone who can change all that ... which is very good news indeed for those whose terror seems to live inside them.
Prayer: Father in Heaven, thank You that Jesus has all power and authority. Help me to trust that His Word is the end of evil oppression. So when evil is too great to handle - help me to speak in the Name of Jesus. For His Name's Sake, Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
Although priests and politicians could not work out who Jesus was - evil spirits had no such problem. These fallen angels still knew that ultimate power was not in their hands or Satan's: the arrival of Jesus announced that their days of evil were numbered.
If Jesus had just been a prophet or teacher, the demons would be unmoved. Instead, they were distinctly agitated. They could plainly see that Jesus had the full authority of God. Even so, they taunted Him (as Satan did in the wilderness) right up to the Cross - although they had no idea that He would rise again to defeat them finally.
However, the powerful word of Jesus was enough to silence the mocking voices. It was just raw authority. God had spoken, and there was nothing more to say.
Even today, such unexpected things come out of people's mouths that we say, "What's got into them?" The answer should be obvious. It is Jesus alone who can change all that ... which is very good news indeed for those whose terror seems to live inside them.
Prayer: Father in Heaven, thank You that Jesus has all power and authority. Help me to trust that His Word is the end of evil oppression. So when evil is too great to handle - help me to speak in the Name of Jesus. For His Name's Sake, Amen.
You can read more of this Bible passage online - in English and other languages - share the Bible with your friends!
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